The 7Up Thamizh Naattin Kural voice huntreceived over 13,500 entries through the contest’s toll free number, and through specially crafted 7Upmobile recording studios that traveled to over 200 locations across 15 cities in search of the state’s best voices.

At a live audition in Chennai today, 20 shortlisted contestants competed to win a chance to be one of 7 chosen voices to sing with A.R Rahman on stageat the 7Up A.R Raman concert in Chennai on 12th January. The 7Up A.R Rahman ‘Netru, Indru, Naalai’ (‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’) concert celebrates 25 years of Mr. Rahman in the music industry, where the maestro will pay tribute to his homeland.

Speaking on the occasion, A.R Rahman said,“I feel truly overwhelmed by the love and response from the people of Tamil Nadu for 7UP Thamizh Naattin Kural. It was a wonderful chance to hear some very talented, undiscovered voices from across the state. It was a tough task for our jury to shortlist and to select the final seven winners. These singers represent the rich and diverse talent that resides in every nook and corner of this land. I am looking forward to celebrate this spirit of Tamil Nadu with the seven chosen winners at the concert in Chennai.”

Gaurav Verma, Associate Director – Flavours Marketing, PepsiCo India said, “7Up is a well-loved brand in Tamil Nadu, and enjoys a deep connect with the people of this state. Over the years, 7Up has always been at the forefront of bringing to consumers innovative talent platforms including in cricket, dance and drama.The past two months have been an exciting journey of discovery, as we witnessed some phenomenal talent coming forward to participate in 7Up Thamizh Naattin Kural. The passion and excitement we saw among the youth at each location was heart-warming. We now look forward to seeing these seven winners live their dream as they perform live on stage alongside the legendary A.R Rahman. We wish each of these gifted singers all the very best for a bright future in music.”

A refreshing lemon-lime flavored beverage from PepsiCo, 7Up has been one of the most loved beverage brands in Tamil Nadu for over two decades, with well-loved campaigns like 7Up Dance Pattalam, 7Up Upstarters and now the 7Up Thamizh Naattin Kural.

The seven winners of 7Up Thamizh Naattin Kuralwill undergo training, before performing with A.R Rahman at the 7Up A.R Rahman‘NetruIndruNaalai’ concert in Chennai on12thJanuary 2018.One lucky winner among the seven finalists will also be awarded a one-year scholarship to study music at AR Rahman’s globally renowned KM Music Conservatory.

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